[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

He said that he didn't see it move. If not for the camera, there would not have been a penalty. If every player has a camera focused on every shot and every practice swing, it would be a fair ruling. The vast majority of players do not have a camera focused on every shot or practice swing. He shouldn't be penalized if he is in a marquee group.

Originally Posted by Rainger99

But there are marquee groups. The issue is should they be treated differently and held to a higher standard than the rest of the field.

Does anyone know who reported it?

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

I know - rules are rules. But if I was Golf King I'd allow a bit of flex in this one. A ball rotates 1degree and a closeup camera catches it. Or a bunker back swing hits a grain of sand.... then it takes 10+minutes for a rule official to judge. Yikes enough already. Was the touch intentional? Did it affect play or benefit the player in ANY way? I'm all for some flex on this.

Don't' hate me - just MO.

The Rules specifically address all of the above and have for many years.

Lowry made a mistake. He never should have made a practice swing, anywhere near that golf ball.